Create a new user group

[leonadavinci]

I've Windows XP Pro SP2 and I want to create a new user group in which
I will assign the privileges the users of this group will have. How can
I do this?

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

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I've Windows XP Pro SP2 and I want to create a new user group in which
I will assign the privileges the users of this group will have. How
can I do this?

Admin tools, computer management local users and groups.....

 

[Steven L Umbach]

There are a number of ways such as entering lusrmgr.msc in the run box or
right clicking the Computer Management icon, select manage - local users and
groups/groups. Right click groups and select new group and give it an
appropriate name such as printer users, etc..

Steve

 

[leonadavinci]

OK. But how can assign user rights to these groups? Is something
difficult ? Do I have to become MCSE in order to do it?

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

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OK. But how can assign user rights to these groups? Is something
difficult ?

If you have disabled simple file sharing, you assign the groups (or users)
permissions in the security tab in a folder's properties in Windows
Explorer. If you haven't disabled simple file sharing, you will need to do
so - control panel, folder options, view, untick the box.

If this is going to be for across-the-network access as well, you also need
to make sure the *share* permissions on any shares are setup so that the
users (or everyone) have full control....as you can't grant someone full
control in the NTFS properties and yet read-only in the share permissions.

Do I have to become MCSE in order to do it?

Yes. And you have to recite the top-secret NTFS incantations while wearing a
purple robe and deeply inhaling the scent of clover blossoms picked during
the first full moon of the year. And then send me a check made out to
'cash' for $1000 - for your annual membership.

 

[Steven L Umbach]

Is it user rights or permissions via access control lists that you want to
give the group? User rights are tasks that the user can do such as change
system time and logon locally while permissions give users/groups access or
lack of access to folders/files/shares/registry.

User rights are managed in XP Pro in Local Security Policy local
policies/user rights. Permissions are granted in the security properties of
a folder/file/registry key or share permissions for a share for network
users. The link below explains more on configuring folder/file permissions.

Steve

http://support.microsoft.com/?ID=307874
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308418

 

[Malke]

Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] wrote:

(snip)

Yes. And you have to recite the top-secret NTFS incantations while
wearing a purple robe and deeply inhaling the scent of clover blossoms
picked during
the first full moon of the year. And then send me a check made out to
'cash' for $1000 - for your annual membership.

You left out the burnt sacrifice. You *always* forget the burnt
sacrifice.

;-)

Malke

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

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Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] wrote:

(snip)

Yes. And you have to recite the top-secret NTFS incantations while
wearing a purple robe and deeply inhaling the scent of clover
blossoms picked during
the first full moon of the year. And then send me a check made out
to 'cash' for $1000 - for your annual membership.

You left out the burnt sacrifice. You *always* forget the burnt
sacrifice.